British, 19th century, brass banded rosewood case with inset carrying handles and engraved, monogrammed cartouches, typical fitted interior with black velvet writing surface, set on later mahogany stand with cross stretchers, 20-1/4 x 20-1/4 x 11-1/2 in.

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Provenance: Property from an Important Charleston Collection

generally good condition with scattered wear and finish losses, some distress to brass mounts, veneer loss at one rear corner, later interior fabric, later stand generally good